Corporate Finance Senior Associate
7+ Years PQE | London
Harkaye Core Talent is supporting a leading international law firm in the search for a Corporate Finance Senior Associate to join its London office.
This role is suited to a high-performing corporate lawyer with at least 7 years PQE and strong experience in equity capital markets transactions, together with exposure to public M&A matters.
The successful candidate will join a well-established corporate practice advising listed companies, financial institutions, and intermediaries operating in public markets.
The Role
You will work on a broad range of corporate finance and capital markets transactions, including:
* Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
* Secondary fundraisings
* Public takeovers and public M&A transactions
* Corporate governance advice for listed companies
* Ongoing regulatory matters including compliance with:
* Listing Rules
* AIM Rules
* Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)
The team regularly advises on complex and cross-border transactions, offering exposure to high-value work within the UK and international markets.
The Team
The corporate practice advises major listed companies, investment banks, and international organisations across multiple sectors.
The wider team includes specialists across:
* Mergers & Acquisitions
* Corporate Finance
* Equity Capital Markets
* Private Equity
* Corporate Governance
The firm continues to invest in the growth of its Corporate Finance practice in London as part of its wider strategic expansion.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will typically have:
* 7+ years PQE gained at a leading City or international law firm
* Strong experience in equity capital markets work
* Exposure to public M&A transactions
* Excellent technical legal ability
* Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
* A strong academic background
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
Candidates should be collaborative, proactive, and confident in dealing with sophisticated clients.
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to:
* Work on high-profile corporate finance transactions
* Advise listed companies and major financial institutions
* Be part of a growing and ambitious corporate team
* Develop within a highly respected international practice
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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Harkaye Core Talent